He nods at the chair and, I’m going to attempt phonetic accuracy here, intones me to “sitt a huwhyle”. When you’re a new guest in another …
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A furniture store staff entrance. Mirrors to check you, to check self. The documentation, self-documentation arms race.
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“Under security camera surveillance” “Please do not get into mischief”
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The ASEM summit that is being held in Helsinki and today’s hotel check-in is somewhat different to the usual. The SAS Royal is hosting the …
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A metro-using Paulista shields his back pack by wearing a coat. Given all the security and theft stories both prior to and on arrival in Brazil …
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The research team has decamped to the coastal town of Kobrasol and for me at least the jetlag is a chance to experience the city …
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Street market in Lhasa sells a wide range of underwear with security pocket for men (shown but not tested) and women. We’ve had blind user …
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You are out and about and your phone runs out of power – what are your options? Something you see a lot in Asia but not …
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